Grades PreK-6 69 students 7.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Private schools in Lake City, FL
8 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Lake City
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Cambridge Prep Academy
10 mi Grades PreK-12 185 students 7.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
New Generation School
10 mi Grades K-12 358 students 9.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Epiphany Catholic School
10 mi Grades K-8 128 students 9.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Faith Academy
11 mi Grades K-11 7 students 3.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-12 231 students 1.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-7 11 students 5.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Living Springs Academy
12 mi Grades K-8 46 students 15.3 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Lake City) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Lake City?
We count 8 within 12 miles of downtown Lake City. Together they enrolled about 1,035 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is New Generation School with 358 students.
Which Lake City private schools take FES / FTC?
Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.